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RF54 UPK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,486 miles

all tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,579 miles

Front discs and pads poor

O/S/F suspension position sensor / detached, Would fail after 20th March?

tracking type fault on front

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,579 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front discs and pads poor

O/S/F suspension position sensor / detached, Would fail after 20th March?

oil level high

tracking type fault on front

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,387 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 50,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 19,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,709 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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RF54 UPK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF54 UPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF54 UPK registered?

RF54 UPK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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